Abu Dhabi ITC - UAE Road Signs Practice Test 2

Q: How many questions is the Abu Dhabi ITC light vehicle theory test?

The official ITC light vehicle theory test in Abu Dhabi has 40 questions and you need 30 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 22 questions.

Q: Is this the real exam?

These are original practice questions for study only, written from the public RTA handbook and UAE traffic rules. They are not the official exam questions and Wathim is not affiliated with the RTA, ITC, SRTA or any UAE government body. Test format, question count and pass mark can change and vary by emirate, so always confirm the current requirements with the licensing authority before your real test.

Q: Is this practice test free?

Yes. It is completely free, with no signup or payment, and you can retake it as many times as you like.

Q: What does the Abu Dhabi light vehicle theory test cover?

Road signs, traffic signals, right of way, roundabouts, speed limits, seat belts, penalties and safe-driving rules, plus the handling and safety topics specific to your vehicle.

Question 1

You see this sign on the approach to a bend. Why is it placed there?

Accepted Answer

The signals may not be visible until after the bend, so advance warning is given. Advance traffic-signal warning triangles are placed where the lights are hidden, for example around a curve or over a crest. They give you time to adjust speed before the signals come into view so you can stop safely.

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To tell you the signals are broken and you should proceed with care

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To indicate you should switch on your own car lights

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To show where you are allowed to run a red light

Question 2

This sign is posted at the top of a hill. Can you overtake the vehicle in front?

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No, the no-overtaking restriction applies regardless of what you think you can see. A no-overtaking sign at a hill crest is there precisely because forward visibility is limited. You must not overtake until the sign is cancelled, even if the road appears clear from your position.

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Yes, if the road looks clear when you reach the crest

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Yes, if the vehicle ahead is going below the speed limit

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Yes, because the sign only applies on flat roads

Question 3

You see this sign on an urban road. What must you NOT do?

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Stop your vehicle at any time, even briefly. The No Stopping sign (a red cross on a blue disc) is a clearway. You must not stop at all here, not even for a moment to let someone out, except in a genuine emergency. Stopping is not the same as parking; this sign forbids both.

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Overtake the vehicle in front

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Exceed the speed limit

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Use your horn

Question 4

You see a No Parking sign. Your passenger urgently needs to leave the car. What are you allowed to do?

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Stop briefly to let the passenger out, but do not leave the vehicle unattended. Under a No Parking sign you are generally permitted to stop briefly to set down or pick up a passenger, as long as you do not leave the vehicle. Leaving it unattended is parking, which is forbidden. Confirm current local rules with the RTA or signage nearby.

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Park normally because emergencies override the sign

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Neither stop nor park at any point along this stretch

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Park for up to five minutes, as the sign allows short waits

Question 5

You are on a highway and see this sign. What change must you make?

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Reduce your speed to no more than 100 km/h if you were driving faster. When you pass a speed-limit sign you must comply immediately. If you were driving faster than 100 km/h, reduce your speed at once. If you were already at or below 100 km/h, maintain or slow down as needed for conditions.

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Accelerate to exactly 100 km/h

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Move to the leftmost lane

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Nothing, speed limit signs on highways are advisory

Question 6

Where in the UAE is a 120 km/h speed limit sign most commonly seen?

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On major inter-city highways and motorways. 120 km/h is the highest posted limit in the UAE and is found on major highways between cities. The actual limit can vary by emirate and may change along the same road, so always watch for updated signs. Confirm with the RTA.

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Inside residential neighbourhoods

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Near school zones during school hours

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On multi-storey car park ramps

Question 7

You see this sign before a junction. What does it tell you about that junction?

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A roundabout is approaching; prepare to give way to circulating traffic. The three curved arrows in a warning triangle indicate a roundabout is ahead. Choose your lane before you arrive, slow down, and be ready to yield to traffic already on the roundabout.

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A three-way road works detour is ahead

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A one-way circular road begins here

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A mandatory U-turn ahead

Question 8

You see this sign on a slip road joining a main road. What must you do?

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Give way to traffic already on the main road before merging. The give-way (inverted triangle) on a slip road means traffic on the main carriageway has priority. Match speed and find a safe gap before merging. You do not have to stop if a gap is available, but you must yield.

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Accelerate to match speed with main road traffic, then merge without yielding

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Stop, then proceed only when the road is completely empty

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Use the hard shoulder to enter and avoid the sign

Question 9

This sign is next to a road marked as a one-way exit. Why is this sign placed there?

Accepted Answer

To prevent vehicles entering from the wrong end of a one-way road. The No Entry sign is placed at the exit end of one-way streets to stop vehicles going in the wrong direction. Entering would put you head-on into oncoming traffic, making it one of the most dangerous violations.

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To mark a dead-end street where no vehicles may travel

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To indicate the road is closed for maintenance

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To show that cyclists only may use this road

Question 10

You need to make a U-turn but see this sign. What should you do?

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Continue to the next permitted U-turn or turning point. A No U-turn sign means you must not turn back on yourself at that point under any circumstances. Proceed to a location where U-turns are permitted, which may be shown by a supplementary sign or road markings.

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Make the U-turn if no other vehicles are visible

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Reverse instead, as that is not a U-turn

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Turn into a side street and immediately reverse back onto the main road

Question 11

You see this sign on a road with a 80 km/h limit. What does it mean?

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The limit has changed to 60 km/h from this point; slow down. A new speed-limit sign overrides any previous limit immediately from the point you pass it. Here you must reduce to no more than 60 km/h. The sign is legally binding for all vehicles.

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The previous 80 km/h limit still applies; 60 is only advisory

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Drive at exactly 60 km/h, not slower

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A temporary 60 km/h limit for heavy vehicles only

Question 12

What does this warning sign mean on a mountain road?

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The surface may be slippery; adjust speed and allow extra braking distance. On mountain roads in the UAE, the slippery-road sign often warns of damp rock-cut surfaces, loose gravel or sudden sand. Slow down, avoid sudden manoeuvres and keep well back from the vehicle ahead.

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Gravel is being spread on the road ahead; proceed at full speed

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A river or wadi crossing is ahead

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A speed camera is in operation

Question 13

You cannot turn right here. Can you still make a No Right Turn if the road is completely empty?

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No, the prohibition applies at all times regardless of traffic. A No Right Turn sign is an absolute prohibition at that location. The restriction is not conditional on other traffic being present. Violating it carries a fine and black points in the UAE.

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Yes, if no vehicles or pedestrians are present

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Yes, between midnight and 6 am

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Yes, but only if you give way first

Question 14

On a motorway you pass a sign showing 80 inside a red ring with a diagonal line through it. What does this mean?

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The 80 km/h speed limit has ended; revert to the national limit or the next posted limit. A speed number with a diagonal red line through it inside a circle indicates the end of that specific speed restriction. You must then observe the general national or next posted limit until a new sign applies. Confirm current UAE rules with the RTA.

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You must now drive exactly 80 km/h

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An 80-tonne weight limit applies from here

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No vehicles over 80 cm wide may continue

Question 15

A sign shows two cars side by side with a diagonal red line through both of them inside a red ring. What does this tell you?

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The no-overtaking restriction has ended here. A no-overtaking sign with a diagonal cancellation line means the restriction has ended at that point. You may overtake again, subject to all other rules about visibility and road conditions.

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Overtaking is still prohibited in both directions

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Lane merging begins here

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Traffic from two roads is merging

Question 16

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with no symbol is seen on a UAE road. What does it generally mean?

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You are on a priority road and have right of way over joining traffic. A plain yellow (or orange) diamond indicates a priority road, meaning traffic from side roads must give way to you. The priority ends when you see a matching sign with a diagonal line through it or reach a give-way or stop sign.

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A school zone begins here

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Road surface is being relaid

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You are leaving the city limits

Question 17

A yellow diamond with a diagonal black line through it is shown at a junction. What does it mean for drivers on the main road?

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The priority road ends here; you no longer have automatic right of way. A yellow diamond with a diagonal cancellation bar signals the end of the priority road. After this point you must give way according to normal junction rules rather than assuming other traffic will yield to you.

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A give-way to the right rule begins

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The road becomes one-way ahead

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A speed camera is ahead

Question 18

A red-bordered triangle shows a symbol of a sharp bend curving to the right. What does this warn you to do?

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Reduce speed; there is a sharp right bend ahead. A triangle with a sharp curve symbol warns of a tight bend ahead. Slow down before the bend so you can steer around it safely without drifting into oncoming traffic or losing control. Warning triangles alert, they do not instruct you to turn.

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Turn right immediately here

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No right turns allowed on the next road

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A junction is ahead on the right

Question 19

A warning triangle shows two arrows merging into one lane. What should you expect ahead?

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The road narrows or lanes merge, requiring drivers to merge cooperatively. A road narrows or lane merge sign warns that your lane or a parallel lane ends ahead and vehicles must merge. Check mirrors, signal and merge safely at the point shown. Keep speed consistent to help other drivers judge your movement.

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A dual carriageway begins and traffic separates into two directions

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A mandatory U-turn is ahead

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The road divides into a one-way system

Question 20

A red-bordered triangle contains a silhouette of a camel. What does this warn you about?

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Animals may cross the road ahead; watch for camels or other livestock. An animal silhouette inside a warning triangle means animals, often camels in the UAE, may be on or crossing the road ahead. Slow down and be especially alert in desert regions, at night and near farms, as a collision with a camel at speed is extremely dangerous.

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A camel racing track is nearby

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A desert reserve with a 4WD-only track begins here

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Vehicles must yield to livestock carriers

Question 21

You see a triangular warning sign with a symbol of two roads narrowing to one. How should you respond?

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Stay alert, adjust position early and merge smoothly with other traffic. A road-narrows sign means the road gets narrower soon. Early mirror checks and smooth positioning reduce conflict at the merge point. Accelerating to cut in is aggressive and dangerous.

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Stop immediately and wait for a gap in the far lane

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Accelerate to pass as many vehicles as possible before the merge

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Move to the leftmost lane and stop

Question 22

A red-bordered triangle shows a road with waves or ripples across it. What hazard does this warn of?

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An uneven or bumpy road surface ahead. Horizontal wavy lines or bumps in a warning triangle indicate an uneven or rough road surface ahead. Reduce speed to maintain vehicle control and avoid damaging tyres or suspension.

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A ford or water crossing ahead

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A speed camera using radar ahead

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A level crossing with barriers ahead

Abu Dhabi ITC - UAE Road Signs Practice Test 2

Abu Dhabi ITC - UAE Road Signs Practice Test 2

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